Displ seg fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a fracture in the middle section of the ulna bone, which is displaced and broken in more than one place. The fracture is currently healing slowly, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent care for a closed, segmental ulnar shaft fracture where the bone fragments are not properly aligned, and the healing process is taking longer than expected. This would be used during office visits, physical therapy sessions, or other follow-up appointments after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and that the fracture is "closed" and "segmental."
• Verify the laterality is "unspecified arm" if not documented as left or right.
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing.